Mr. Dacquisto provided background information, summarized the information on the staff report and read the staff recommendation and conditions of approval into the record. Mr. Perez was present and did not have any questions for Mr. Dacquisto. Mr. Abramitis had questions for staff regarding swale parking and if it was up to code. Staff answered that swale parking was not reviewed for this application. Mr. Abramitis also asked if there is an existing shower in the accessory building. Staff answered yes; there is a shower in the now proposed game room. Mr. Chairman asked if there were two parking spaces within the plot and Mr. Dacquisto stated there are two separate parking pads. Mr. Chairman also asked if the accessory structure was a non-conforming structure. Mr. Dacquisto answered it conformed to setbacks. Mr. Daniel Perez stated there is a permit for pavers with building department.

Mr. Dacquisto provided background information, summarized the information on the staff report and read the staff recommendation and conditions of approval into the record. Mr. Morton was present as agent. Mr. Abramitis asked staff if new wood deck on plans was already approved and staff answered yes. Mr. Chairman asked staff about metal sliding gate and materials used and drain issues. Mr. Madsen asked staff about existing deck and set back. Mr. Morton made his presentation and addressed boards concerns regarding setback and fence material. Aluminum is the material that will be used for fence. Mr. Abramitis asked if it is possible to separate issues on fence and addition.

Motion: Deny metal gate as part of application. Moved by Robert Abramitis, Seconded by Richard Fernandez.

Discussion: Mr. Dacquisto mentioned that ornamental metal is the material that is accepted as material for fences. Board members discussed height and code.

Vote: Yes: Paul Madsen, Robert Abramitis, Chairman Fernandez.

No: Sid Reese.

Summary (Yes=3, No=1).

Motion: Approve subject to staff recommendations and amended application to use ornamental metal at the gate. Moved by Paul Madsen, Seconded by Sid Reese.

Mr. Dacquisto provided background information, summarized the information on the staff report and read the staff recommendation and conditions of approval into the record. Mr. Castello was present and asked about fence but it did not require board approval. Mr. Abramitis asked questions about swale. Mr. Castello made his presentation and is rectifying an existing garage conversion that was made without permits.

Motion: Approve subject to staff recommendations with added requirement that the applicant remove the paving in the swale. Action: Accept; Moved by Robert Abramitis, Seconded by Sid Reese for discussion.

Discussion: Mr. Abramitis questioned swale area and paved area that was probably not placed correctly. Board members and staff analyze road and swale.

Mr. Dacquisto provided background information, summarized the information on the staff report and read the staff recommendation and conditions of approval into the record. Mr. Cummins was present and did not have any questions for board or staff. Chairman asked what type of kitchen this was and if cooking would require hoods and fire suppression and staff responded that, the kind of cooking that was taking place did not require hoods or exhausts. Mr. Cummins stated no stoves were present at this location.

Mr. Dacquisto provided background information, summarized the information on the staff report and read the staff recommendation and conditions of approval into the record. Mr. Gomez was present as agent and did not have any questions for Mr. Dacquisto. Mr. Chairman asked if the changes would affect existing Playground Theatre sign and staff answered that it did not. No questions from board.

Mr. Dacquisto provided background information, summarized the information on the staff report and read the staff recommendation and conditions of approval into the record. Mr. Annese was present and asked Mr. Dacquisto about 5ft cutback since garage is in the back of the house. Mr. Dacquisto stated it is a zoning code requirement and it is established to create some separation from home.

Motion: Approve subject to staff recommendations. Action: Accept; Moved by Sid Reese, Seconded by Robert Abramitis.

Motion passed unanimously.

VI.DISCUSSION ITEMS

a.None.

VII.NEXT WORKSHOP

a.None scheduled.

VIII.NEXT REGULAR HEARING – September 20, 2012, there is no meeting in August.

a.Regular agenda.

IX.ADJOURNMENT

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